The Whalesbone

About The Whalesbone

The Whalesbone's Elgin Street restaurant is at 231 Elgin Street in Ottawa. Its posted lunch and dinner menus name Executive Chef Michael Radford. This location has its own menus, separate from the group's Bank Street and Elmdale restaurants.

The official Elgin page describes seating for 140 guests, a summer backyard patio, an oyster bed, a wine selection and a dedicated beef-aging room. Ask your server about the current oyster selection rather than expecting particular source regions every visit.

Fish and chips appears on the posted Thursday and Friday lunch menu. It is not listed on the separately posted dinner menu; confirm with the restaurant before planning to order it at another service.

What to Order

• Fresh Oysters — Ask your server to explain the day's selection.
• Fish & Chips — The posted Elgin lunch menu lists beer-battered Atlantic haddock with tartar sauce, coleslaw, lemon and fries for $28. It does not state the piece count, fish weight or whether tax is included.
• Chilled Seafood Platters — The posted Elgin dinner menu lists The Little Chilled and The Big Poppa. Check the current menu for contents and availability.

Visitor Information

• Lunch: Thursday and Friday from 11:30am. The official lunch page gives a 3pm finish, while the branch's September 24, 2026 Instagram notice gives 4pm. Confirm the current cutoff by calling 613-505-4300.
• Other service hours: Check with the Elgin restaurant for current opening and kitchen times.
• Reservations: Online reservations are linked from the official Elgin page. Call if your desired time is unavailable or your party is larger than six.
• Price Range: $$$
• Capacity: Seats 140 guests, accommodates large groups

Getting There

• Address: 231 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L6
• Neighbourhood: Downtown (Elgin Street)
• Other Locations: Bank Street location also available

Menu and service details checked October 23, 2026 (2026-10-23), against the official Elgin location page, lunch menu, dinner menu, reservation information and September 24 lunch notice. Posted menus are subject to change; fish-and-chips takeout was not confirmed from these sources.